On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM, the Boston Police Foundation held its 4th annual gala at the Boston Marriott Copley Hotel. In attendance were foundation board members, committees, and directors, along with guests of Honor David Ortiz and Linda Henry, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief William Gross, Boston Police Command Staff members and BPF Award Recipients and Honorees.

The purpose of 4th Annual Boston Police Foundation Gala was to honor members of the Boston Police Department who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect and serve our city and its citizens.

This year, the following members of the BPD were honored and recognized with the following awards:

The Boston Police Foundation was formed in 1993 to provide private financial support for critically needed resources to the Boston Police Department, the oldest police department in the country. Our supporters help fund special equipment, advanced training, new technology, officer safety and wellness, and youth outreach programs not covered in its annual budget.

Said Commissioner William Evans: “I want to thank the Boston Police Foundation for its dedication and commitment in supporting the Boston Police Department. Anytime I can commend members of the department as well as members of the community for their caring commitment to keeping our city safe--whether it’s bravely confronting and apprehending an armed felon, saving the life of a person who is overdosing on drugs, or establishing positive relationships with neighborhood residents--it makes me proud to work alongside these individuals."